'Love is the Hand of the Soul': The Grammar of Continence in Augustine's Doctrine of Christian Love

Augustine in his work presented continence as key to the righting of all human relationships, distinguishing by means of verb choice a false or problematic love that grasps its object to control it, and a right and true love that clings to its object and cannot be controlled or manipulated.

Bibliographic Details
Author:Gerald W. Schlabach
Published: S.n., s.l., 1998
Volume:61
Pages:59-92
Periodical:Journal of Early Christian Studies
Number:1
Format:Article
Topic:- Doctrine > Man > [Vie affective. Passions] > Love
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Charité. Amitié] > [Charité/amour du prochain]
- Doctrine > From man to God > [Morale] > [Continence. Virginité] > Continence > Continence
Status:Needs Review

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